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Wednesday

October 3, 2012
4:13 pm

Panel to explore religious perspectives on marriage equality

A panel of religion scholars and clergy will examine the topic of marriage equality for same-sex couples on Oct. 8.

Tuesday

October 2, 2012
10:07 am

Former Maine labor commissioner to discuss Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member

Laura Fortman, Maine’s former commissioner of labor, gives the lecture “Frances Perkins: New Deal Legacy and Lessons for Today” on Oct. 10.

Former Maine labor commissioner to discuss Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member

Monday

October 1, 2012
1:47 pm

Astronomer, artist to give presentations related to ‘Starstruck’

Up next in a series of talks connected with the Bates College Museum of Art exhibition “Starstruck” are presentations by an astronomer from Yale and by an artist showing work in the show.

Astronomer, artist to give presentations related to ‘Starstruck’

Monday

October 1, 2012
1:14 pm

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center players return

Six musicians representing the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center play Bruch, Brahms and Dohnányi at Bates Oct. 6.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center players return

Monday

October 1, 2012
12:48 pm

Dance company to revisit landmark ‘Tensile Involvement’ in P&F Weekend concerts

Bates College dancers offer noontime performances of diverse repertoire, including the return of the masterwork “Tensile Involvement,” during Parents & Family Weekend, Oct. 6-7.

Dance company to revisit landmark ‘Tensile Involvement’ in P&F Weekend concerts

Wednesday

September 26, 2012
4:28 pm

As Clean Water Act’s 40th nears, panel to discuss history, future of landmark legislation

Bates presents a panel discussion exploring the history and future of the Clean Water Act on Oct. 1.

As Clean Water Act’s 40th nears, panel to discuss history, future of landmark legislation

Wednesday

September 26, 2012
4:16 pm

‘Path From Activism to Leadership’ is alumni panel topic

Bates College alumni with careers in social activism offer a panel discussion titled “The Path From Activism to Leadership” Sept. 29.

Wednesday

September 26, 2012
1:24 pm

Environmental photographer Chris Jordan to give Otis Lecture

Photographer Chris Jordan, known for depicting the environmental devastation produced by the consumer society, gives the Otis Lecture on Oct. 9.

Environmental photographer Chris Jordan to give Otis Lecture

Tuesday

September 25, 2012
4:25 pm

Musical weekend includes piano quartet, ‘bhangra’-brass hybrid Red Baraat

One September weekend features two very different musical performances at Bates.

Musical weekend includes piano quartet, ‘bhangra’-brass hybrid Red Baraat

Friday

September 14, 2012
2:26 pm

Francine Reed returns for a dazzling evening of blues, jazz and gospel

Singer Francine Reed, a rhythm and blues singer whose 2011 performance wowed a Bates audience, returns for a performance on Oct. 13.

Francine Reed returns for a dazzling evening of blues, jazz and gospel